IBM sold a number of computers under the "Personal Computer" or "PC" name throughout the 1980s. The name was not used for several years before being reused for the IBM PC Series in …

“IBM’s share of the PC market shrank from roughly 80% in 1982–1983 to 20% a decade later.” In 2005, 24 years after the creation of the “PC era,” the PC had become a commodity business, …

Aug 12, 2025 · 44 years ago this week, the IBM PC was released. On August 12, 1981, IBM announced its first “personal computer,” though it had previously been renowned for its IBM …

IBM’s first personal computer arrived nearly 10 years after others were available, but instantly legitimized the market. Unlike most previous IBM products, the PC incorporated hardware and …

May 2, 2025 · IBM started as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company before being renamed in 1924. IBM created the first computer to sell over 10,000 units, called the IBM …

On August 12, 1981, IBM unveiled the IBM 5150 Personal Computer, a beige box that would redefine what “computer” meant. Until then, personal computers were niche gadgets for …

Aug 2, 2025 · The IBM PC, launched in 1981, democratized access to personal computing, being affordable and portable. Led by Don Estridge, the team broke with IBM tradition, using an …

In 1981, IBM released the Personal Computer – or PC. The PC started an industry standard, retained IBM’s position as a household name, and more. IBM assembled a small team of …

Dec 17, 2024 · In the 1970s, IBM was the largest computer company in the world. However, it focused on creating room-filling mainframe computers for governments, universities, and …

On August 12, 1981 IBM introduced what many would actually call the first true personal computer, IBM model number 5150 or more commonly known as simply the IBM PC. It was …